Новости за 22.06.2018

Real Madrid have signed teenage Ukraine goalkeeper Andriy Lunin from Zorya Luhansk. Although neither club has confirmed the fee for the 19-year-old, it is reported to be €14million. Lunin has already racked up 51 appearances in the Ukrainian Premier League for Zorya and former club Dnipro. And he will now add to Madrid's goalkeeping options under new coach Julen Lopetegui, competing with last season's number one Keylor Navas for the starting spot. Lunin, who won the first of his two Ukraine caps in March... Читать дальше...

Cagliari have confirmed the signing of former Croatia captain Darijo Srna, who is serving a suspension for doping. The 36-year-old - Croatia's most capped player - has joined Cagliari having spent 15 years at Shakhtar Donetsk. Srna last featured for the Ukrainian champions in September 2017 after he failed a drugs test last March. But that has not stopped Cagliari making their move for the free agent. The full-back, who was linked with Greek side PAOK in May, has signed a one-year contract with the Serie A club. Читать дальше...

Whipping boys avoid the lashWhile the World Cup has had some attritional games (cue furious nodding from anyone who sat through Sweden vs South Korea), it’s had plenty of tension – not least because the gap between the favourites and the underdogs has been far narrower than anticipated.Costa Rica holding Brazil to 0-0 into injury time (before conceding two late goals) is the latest example. Russia may have thrashed Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opener but since then we’ve seen Iran run Spain close, Iceland draw with Argentina... Читать дальше...

Mats Hummels is hoping to be fit to face Sweden as Germany look to bounce back from their opening game defeat to Mexico in World Cup Group F. Hirving Lozano's effort secured a 1-0 win for Mexico last week, piling the pressure on Joachim Low's world champions. And Germany are likely to be without Hummels for Saturday's clash in Sochi, with Low confirming in his pre-match news conference that the Bayern Munich man had suffered a neck injury. However, Hummels has taken to Twitter to express that he still has hope of being involved. Читать дальше...

As they prepare to take on South Korea in Rostov-on-Don, Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio and his captain Andres Guardado are adamant the team will not be guilty of complacency after opening their World Cup campaign with a surprise win over holders Germany. Hirving Lozano's goal in the 35th minute of the Group F game in Moscow left the 2014 champions stunned, and unexpectedly propelled El Tri into the tournament's spotlight. Up next is a meeting with a South Korea team who lost their first match 1-0 to Sweden... Читать дальше...

Roma have completed the €17.25million signing of Ajax attacker Justin Kluivert. The 19-year-old Netherlands international has signed a five-year deal with the Champions League semi-finalists. As well as the initial €17.25m fee, Roma could pay Ajax up to €1.5m in performance-related bonuses for Kluivert, the son of former Barcelona forward Patrick. Roma have also agreed to pay up to €4m as part of a percentage of any future Kluivert sale for a fee in excess of €25m. "I'm feeling great," Kluivert said. Читать дальше...

Neymar said his tears at the end of Brazil's dramatic 2-0 win over Costa Rica were "out of happiness" but underlined the struggle he endured to get fit in time to play at the World Cup. The Paris Saint-Germain forward took to social media in the aftermath of the Group E victory to explain why he put his head in his hands and cried after scoring Brazil's second goal in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time to wrap up his side's first victory of Russia 2018. Neymar, who had earlier seen a penalty shout overturned by a VAR review... Читать дальше...

Colombia cannot afford to dwell on regrets from the defeat to Japan in their World Cup opener when they face Poland in a crucial second Group H match, according to midfielder Abel Aguilar. Jose Pekerman's side came into the tournament as strong favourites to win, but Carlos Sanchez was sent off in the third minute of the 2-1 loss to ensure a miserable start. That result, coupled with Poland's defeat by the same scoreline to Senegal, means the two sides find themselves in a precarious position.... Читать дальше...

Argentina can breathe again. Nigeria have blown World Cup Group D wide open in the race for second spot behind Croatia, and set up a tantalising showdown between Gernot Rohr's side and the South Americans on matchday three. It was fitting that Nigeria, on Russian soil, managed what England could not in France in 2016: namely, beat Iceland. It was fitting because it was Ahmed Musa who inspired them. The forward never settled at Leicester City, never showed enough of his qualities to a Premier League audience... Читать дальше...

Ahmed Musa struck both goals as Nigeria boosted their World Cup qualification hopes with a 2-0 defeat of Iceland, a result that is also good news for Argentina. Lionel Messi's team were pushed to the brink of an early exit after a stunning 3-0 loss to Croatia on Thursday, but victory in their final Group D game against Nigeria could now send them through to the last 16. Musa was left out of Nigeria's loss to Croatia but he justified his recall to the side with the opening goal shortly after the interval at the Volgograd Arena on Friday. Читать дальше...

Willy Caballero's calamitous blunder in the 53rd minute gifted Ante Rebic with Croatia's opener and set the tone for a disastrous3-0 Argentina defeat.The two-time holders are on the brink of being knocked out at the group stagefor the first time since 2002, although Nigeria's victory over Iceland has blown Group D wide open and means victory over the Super Eagles in their final match could take them through.Luka ModricandIvan Rakitic both scored in Croatia's convincing display, and added to Argentina's... Читать дальше...

Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul claims his side "have no other choice" but to beat Belgium on Saturday if they want to keep their World Cup dream alive. Although he’s not mathematically correct - a draw would be enough to take their qualification hopes to the final game against Panama - Maaloul is targeting all three points against Roberto Martinez's supremely-talented Red Devils. Tunisia fought hard in their opening game against England but succumbed to a late Harry Kane header in Volgograd and Maaloul... Читать дальше...

Germany are facing the prospect of elimination from the World Cup after losing to Mexico but head coach Joachim Low insists the champions will respond against Sweden. One of the favourites to reign supreme in Russia, Germany's hopes were surprisingly dealt a blow when they were sensationally beaten 1-0 by Mexico last week. Talks of squad disharmony emerged after public criticism from Mats Hummels and others but Low said Germany are ready to get back on track when they face Sweden – who won their first game and could qualify ... Читать дальше...

South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong and midfielder Lee Jae-sung have hailed Son Heung-min as the best Asian player in the world and know they will need him to be at his best if they are to overcome Mexico in Rostov-on-Don. Shin's side made a losing start to their campaign in Group F of the World Cup, as they were beaten 1-0 by Sweden in Nizhny Novgorod.  Mexico, though, stunned holders Germany by the same scoreline in Moscow, leaving El Tri in a position of strength ahead of the clash at Rostov Arena. Читать дальше...

They say sport and politics should never mix, but as Samara enjoyed a break from World Cup action on Friday, a visit to Joseph Stalin's top-secret bunker was an opportunity not to be missed. The notorious dictator, who presided over the Soviet Union for 12 years in the mid-20th century, had the hideout constructed in the event of German invasion during World War Two. Built 37 metres below street level, the bunker consists of a number of rooms - including a private office for the man himself - so... Читать дальше...

15. 1995-96, homeHardly high style: thanks to the baggy mid-90s trend, the shirts were absolutely ginormous, making beanpoles like Darren Anderton and Steve McManaman look like they’d just run through a sheet on their mum’s washing line. The centralised badge and Umbro logo is fairly basic, too – but it remains one of England’s most fondly remembered efforts thanks to a glorious summer performance from the Three Lions at Euro ’96.Get it: 3Retro • Amazon • Sports Direct14. 2003-05, awayIf an England... Читать дальше...

England are looking to all but guarantee their place in the last 16 of the World Cup when they take on Panama in Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday.Three points for Gareth Southgate's side will secure their spot in the knockouts if Tunisia don't beat Belgium, who lead Group H after the first round of matches after dispatching Panama 3-0.An injury-time goal from Harry Kane handed the Three Lions their opening victory over Tunisia in Volgograd and they are firm favourites to make it back-to-back successes in... Читать дальше...

Germany defender Mats Hummels will miss his side's World Cup clash with Sweden due to a neck injury, says coach Joachim Low. Hummels was one of a number of players to criticise Germany's tactics after a 1-0 loss to Mexico in their Group F opener. The Bayern Munich centre-back later said talks in Germany's training camp had cleared the air ahead of facing Sweden in Sochi. But Hummels will not be available for the crucial clash, with Low having alternative options such as Antonio Rudiger in reserve. Читать дальше...

The shine beaming off the Mexican national team is at its brightest right now. The hard-fought opening-game victory over defending champions Germany made El Tri one of the tournament’s biggest early talking points.This World Cup always had the potential to be a special one for Mexico. The core of the team has remained consistent, and the group of players that led them to the last 16 in Brazil four years ago is now seasoned and cohesive.Even embattled manager Juan Carlos Osorio, who was booed in the send-off victory over Scotland... Читать дальше...

Sportinghasn't exactly been a very settledplace to be in recent times.Seven of their players have terminated their contracts after 50 fans attacked the squad and club's staff at their training ground in May.A month earlier, president Carvalho claimed to have suspended 19 first-team players after a Europa League defeat to Atletico Madrid, before mostfeatured in their next league game.Witchdoctor Nogueira, who is dubbed the 'Sorcerer of Fafe', believes there are supernatural forces clouding the 46-year-old'sjudgement... Читать дальше...

World Cup workers at the Ekaterinburg Arena may be able to put their feet up on Sunday as Japan and Senegal roll into town for their Group H meeting. Both sides come into the clash high on confidence following 2-1 victories over Colombia and Poland respectively, meaning another success will all-but guarantee a spot in the second round. And it was not just on the field that the two nations earned praise following their opening wins, as their supporters took the time to clean up the rubbish around them after the games in Saransk and Moscow... Читать дальше...

Argentina's squad is the worst in history, according to 1978 World Cup winner Ossie Ardiles. The defeated 2014 finalists opened their campaign with a draw against debutants Iceland that saw Lionel Messi miss a penalty before Thursday's 3-0 defeat to Croatia left Argentina at risk of a first group stage exit in 16 years. Ardiles, in a lengthy social media rant, did not hold back in his criticism of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and coach Jorge Sampaoli. "From world champion to being the worst national team in Argentine history. Читать дальше...

Fabrizio Ravanelli says his wife "wasn't very happy" after he agreed to become the new manager of Ukrainian side Arsenal Kiev. Former Juventus and Italy forward Ravanelli will take over at the club after their promotion to Ukraine's top tier. "My wife wasn't very happy with this, but she knows how important it is for me," says Ravanelli. "My three children understood it too. "I am grateful to Arsenal for the invitation. We are opening a new page of cooperation, which, I hope, will be long and fruitful." Ravanelli... Читать дальше...

Philippe Coutinho and Neymar both scored in stoppage time to snatch victory for Brazil after the Paris Saint-Germain forward had been denied a penalty by VAR in a 2-0 World Cup victory over Costa Rica. Desperate for a win after being held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland in their opening fixture, Brazil looked like missing out on the three points when the decision to award Neymar a spot-kick was overturned in the 79th minute. The Paris Saint-Germain forward went down softly under the challenge of Giancarlo Gonzalez... Читать дальше...

A bug is sweeping through the Sweden camp, but head coach Janne Andersson is not too concerned as his team stand on the cusp of something momentous against under-fire World Cup holders Germany. Sweden arrived in Sochi on Friday without three players due to a stomach bug after Andersson confirmed the absence of defenders Pontus Jansson, Filip Helander and midfielder Marcus Rohden.  Manchester United's Victor Lindelof also missed the 1-0 Group F victory over South Korea through illness though he is expected to be fit for Saturday's showdown... Читать дальше...